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Photo of Hannah Williams, NC State MPRTSM Graduate

Feb 11, 2026

Leading Through Play: How Hannah Williams, MPRTSM ’25, Found Her Path Back to NC State

Hannah Williams, MPRTSM ’25, returned to NC State to grow as a campus recreation leader while balancing full-time work, graduate studies and basketball.
Bond Lammey at Grand Canyon National Park

May 8, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management 

Bond Lammey finds new direction with online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program.
Kami Lanning poses with her beaded graduation cap.

Dec 12, 2023

Kami Lanning Completes Online Master’s Degree

Kami Lanning recently completed the NC State Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree. Lanning works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the Recreation Manager on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, NC. Read more about her experiences with the MPRTSM program!

Dec 16, 2021

Ready to Make an Impact

Work-life balance takes on a new meaning when you’re a student at NC State in addition to being an employee. That’s the case for Lauren Morris, a fall 2021 graduate in the online parks, recreation, tourism and sport management (PRTSM) master’s program.
Large Ford RV parked near grass and water.

Sep 8, 2021

PRTSM Online Master’s Program Sparks a New Business for PJ Ray

Agriculture has always been a part of Patricia Joyce “PJ” Ray’s life. In the Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (PRTSM) online master’s program, she found a way to take agriculture to the next level.  “I grew up on a tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock farm in Pollocksville, North Carolina. I always knew I…
Wolf image with Student Shoutouts

Apr 28, 2021

Student Shoutouts: Sarah Bunn Makes Earth Day Impact

While Sarah Bunn is still in her first year of the Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) online program, her tremendous impact is already being felt in the community.

Melissa Simmons poses with four other people at an NC State wrestling game, as one person holds a framed jersey.

Oct 1, 2019

Melissa Simmons, Director of Operations for NC State Wrestling

What is it like to be a director of operations and what does it take to be successful in the position? Melissa Simmons, director of operations for the NC State Wrestling team helps us get the inside scoop.

Aug 1, 2019

Military Student Brings Lawmakers and Veterans Together Outdoors to Create Change

U.S. Army Captain Matthew Arevian is bringing stakeholders together to show the impact of the outdoors to veterans.

May 10, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Online Master’s Degree Crucial to Career in Tourism Marketing

Taira Landavere will use her online masters in her role as director of marketing for a tourism organization.